Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager

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Are a leading career-led and applied university. Their students will achieve outstanding outcomes. Our well-rounded learners and graduates will be sought by employers. They will shape a rapidly changing world.



Your new role
Senior Construction Project Manager
Hours of Work: Full-time (1.0fte) - 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: The starting salary will be from £42,149 up to £46,042 per annum in
Grade 8a, depending on qualifications and experience

This post will be based within the Universities Estates & Facilities department and will offer a new
and exciting senior project management opportunity. The University is at an exciting stage in its
campus development with a Master Plan underway and a wide range of exciting projects
associated with this work. Working as part of a team providing professional services you will lead
the delivery of the annual Capex programme consisting of key multiple integrated construction
development projects that underpins the Universities five-year estates strategy, that will be pivotal
to the overall growth of the University and enhancements of students and staff experience. The
post holder will also play an integral part in delivering the University Master Plan which will consist
of multiple new builds across campus.
This role will play a pivotal part in campus management and development; therefore, we are seeking
an accomplished pro-active forward thinking innovative professional with a proven track record in
leading on a wide range of construction projects, dealing with contract design, management, and
administration to assist in the daily business and future high-profile projects, in accordance with the
needs of the University. The post holder will be primarily responsible for the overall successful
completion and delivery of large projects while providing line management and secondary support
to other team members.
Candidates should possess the relevant qualification/experience and meet all the essential criteria,
along with membership of relevant institutions in a property/built environment related discipline.
Experience of working within a large professional estates and property team, delivering the full
breadth of estates services is desirable, along with the proven ability to specify, manage and
administrate small to large scale estates projects. Experience of the Higher and Further Education
sector would be advantageous.



What you'll need to succeed

Recognised professionally accredited qualification or academic qualification in
Project Management.

AutoCAD - practical working experience or qualifications

MS Project - Ability to create, update and monitor project plans.

Experience in preparation of full Tender and contractual documentation to assist with
procurement.

Experience of working with construction contracts (JCT, NEC) and administration.

What you'll get in return
A 35 hour working week, including flexible working opportunities.

Generous family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. Onsite
private nursery.

We offer several initiatives to support our employees mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include access to an Employee Assistance Programme which gives free confidential legal, financial and consumer
advice as well as a range of counselling services. We have an on-site fitness centre with significantly reduced membership.

Access to a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring and the opportunity to apply for further study and professional qualifications.

Access to Trinity Perks, our employee discount portal which offers a range of discounts including supermarkets, high street stores, food and drink outlets and cinemas. Salary sacrifice schemes including bike to work and other travel discounts.

A generous pay package with annual reviews and incremental progression. Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 19.1%






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